Senior​/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - Power Systems, Onsite

Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - Power Systems, Onsite

Apply for the Senior/Principal R&D Electrical Engineer - Power Systems, Onsite position at Sandia National Laboratories
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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas.

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 and 4/10 compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

The Electric Power Systems Research group at Sandia National Laboratories is currently looking for a Power Systems Electrical Engineer (job title: R&D S&E, Electrical Engineering) with a strong background in electric grid R&D to join our team. The position will focus on making technical contributions and leading projects in electric power systems, power system protection, and power system modeling. It will include partnering with multiple external organizations, writing proposals, and publishing peer‑reviewed conference and journal articles.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

• Demonstrate technical knowledge with a focus on power system protection, grid security, and grid modeling.
• Demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in providing software and analytical solutions.
• Work with colleagues and external collaborators to develop innovative solutions to emerging challenges facing the power industry.
• Publish research outcomes in peer‑reviewed journals and at conferences.
• Present research findings to sponsors and externally to professional communities, such as IEEE and industry workshops.
• Design machining algorithms for power system applications.

$114,000 – $227,500 (salary range is estimated and will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications).

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field with an independent research project as a graduation requirement (e.g., thesis or dissertation).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers.
• Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling.
• PhD in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems plus two (2) years or more of directly related experience.
• Expertise in electric power systems, power system protection, and power system simulation and analysis.
• A proven track record of peer‑reviewed power systems publications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong programming ability and analytical skills, including proficiency with Python or MATLAB.
• Experience processing and analyzing real power systems data.
• Experience writing proposals.
• Experience with Opal‑RT or hardware‑in‑the‑loop modeling.
• Experience with electric grid hardware testing.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, and able to work in a team environment.

The Electric Power Systems Research Department conducts R&D and advanced analytics to enable the modernization of the nation's electric power grid. This work includes the development of improved planning and operations methodologies from the bulk system down to end users. Our capabilities…